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Embracing Humility: Lessons From Moses SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon explores the power and benefits of humility, offering practical steps to embrace this virtue in our daily lives. We delve into the life of Moses as depicted in Numbers 12, and consider teachings of Jesus on the subject.

Today, we will explore the benefits of humility and discover practical steps to cultivate a humble attitude. In the book of Numbers, chapter 12, we find an excellent example of humility in the life of Moses. He is described as the most humble man on earth. Let us learn from his example and also ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Topics: Humility, Life Lessons

Failure To Launch Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 14, 2021

Joshua didn’t go out on a wing and a prayer or a gut feeling or trust in his own instincts. He went with God’s promises and He had God with him.

How many of you suffer from “atychiphobia” [a-ticky-phobia]? [Raise my hand.] Aw, common on … really? I’m the only one? It might help you if I tell you what it means, amen? “Atychiphobia” [a-ticky-phobia] is the “fear of failure” and, trust me, it’s a very, very common phobia. I have it every ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Numbers 13:28-33, Numbers 14:8-9, Numbers 14:11-12, Numbers 14:28-33, Deuteronomy 34:10-12, Deuteronomy 34:6-8, Joshua 6:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Have You Lost Jesus In Your Life?

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

How easy it is to sometimes lose Jesus in our lives.

“Have you lost Jesus in your life?” Luke 2:41-52 This morning we are going to look at a unique story about Jesus. It is unique because it is the only recorded story describing an event that took place during the childhood of Jesus. It is also unique because Luke is the only writer to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Going Public! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 2, 2012

Christians need to go public with their faith. When we are water baptized in front of others we are going public and testifying to those around us that we have become Christians. When we do this we are following a faith action step and a teaching by Jesus

Sermon: Going public Thesis: Christians need to go public with their faith. When we are water baptized in front of others we are going public and testifying to those around us that we have become Christians. When we do this we are following a faith action step and a teaching by Jesus. Going public ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transcending The World's Limits

Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 8, 2002

God has a plan for each person’s life, He desires that we be molded into His image, not by the world’s standards. Here are three steps to being what God desires for you to be.

Let me start this morning by asking a question. How many times have you heard someone say, “I going to do my own thing.” I don’t want any part of church, I don’t want any part of Christianity, and I don’t want any part of Christ, because I want to live my life the way that I want to. So many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by James Jerpseth on Apr 28, 2001

Christ’s resurrection is with us every day of the week in all that we do -- if we can take the step of faith to leave our safe secure setting like the women did and venture to the tomb.

Easter Sunday - April 15, 2001 "Christ Is Risen!" SERMON TEXT (Luke 24 NRSV) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. {2} They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, {3} but when they went in, they did not find the body. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 20, 2005

Giving thanks loosens the grip of our anxious clenched fists, so that we might let go of ourselves and receive the fullness of God’s Spirit. Five steps toward learning to give thanks.

A few miles south of downtown Atlanta, away from the tall, shiny, steel and glass buildings, a street corner is occupied by a short, unassuming, old building made of brick and stone. It’s a church building. When I lived in Atlanta, early every weekday morning a line formed outside this building—a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgive The Unforgiveable Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005

Part 5 of Joseph the Dreamchaser. Just cause you’ve arrived doesn’t mean you can step on those who’ve hurt you. Bad things happen for good reasons.

Joseph: One Who Makes A Difference Part 5: Forgiving The Unforgiveable Genesis 42-47 Robin Giles– Fresh Power by Jim Cymbala, pg. 163ff. Tells the story of this lady who was able to forgive in a really dramatic situation. Joseph– After all Joseph has gone through, here they come. The people whose ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prosper In All Things, It's God's Desire! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 30, 2004

What is true Biblical prosperity and what are the important steps to achieving all that God has for His people for the New Year. These are the questions that this series will answer in order to take God?s people to a new level.

15 "Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between prosperity and disaster, between life and death. 16 I have commanded you today to love the LORD your God and to keep his commands, laws, and regulations by walking in his ways. If you do this, you will live and become a great nation, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Equals Action Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 21, 2004

Faith without works is dead. How often have I heard that sitting in the pews. James talks about meeting peoples needs as a way of showing faith. I want to take that a step further.

James 2:14-26 what good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? (15) Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. (16) If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 29, 2003

Paul tells the truth about the steps that God uses to obtain our salvation ... and the truth about what to do with our salvation once God has poured out His grace upon us.

“To Tell The Truth” 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: In our last study we saw how Paul told them the TRUTH about the coming of the Lord (Rapture) … and events during the Tribulation Period (2:1-12) Satan had sent LIES to the Christians at Thessalonica in the form of a fake, counterfeit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is Life Worth Living?

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 9, 2003

To let somebody know that eventhough the trials of life come, we still have to live. And when you are just about to give up, keep on stepping because your life truly is worth living.

SUBJECT: IS LIFE WORTH LIVING! SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 8: 43-48 Sometimes the storms of life are raging, the winds will blow and trouble comes, and sometimes you don’t know if life is worth living. When people do you wrong, and things begin to fall apart you ask yourself is life worth living? We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 7, 2003

Through this sermon we will define what the rich fool did with the harvest God filled his barns with. We will also uncover three steps you can take to get rid of greed.

Text: Luke 12:13-21 The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool A. People invest their money in… a. The Stock Market b. Stocks and Bonds c. Retirement Funds B. There is no greater place to invest your money than the Kingdom of God C. We must beware of becoming greedy with what God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Kingdom Works: Part 1 – Transformed To Transform Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Jesus still looks out at His disciples – you and I – and sends. He gives us gifts, gives us resources, and gives us opportunities to lead people one step closer to Him.

How The Kingdom Works: Part 1 – Transformed to Transform Luke 10:1-20 Feb 4, 2007 Intro: Several months ago, when considering whether I should be a part of the short-term missions team to Bolivia, I said to Pastor Sue, “I’m kind of worried that if I go, my heart might get so broken by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Introduction - Patch Series

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006

Attitudes. We’ve all got them, and we’ve all seen them. What do you do when you have a bad one? Jeremy offers three practical steps.

We live in a world littered with bad attitudes. You’ve seen the people before, they like to make you feel bad, they love to make others feel miserable. Check this video out. Sadly, some people need the patch. They can’t figure out how to say the right things…EVER, and all they do and say is be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational